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Located in Arganil in the Centro region and Palace of Bussaco reachable within 40 km, Casa do Rio Alva provides accommodation with free WiFi, barbecue facilities, a private beach area and free private parking. This holiday home features air-conditioned accommodation with a patio. The property offers free use of bicycles and features a garden and picnic area. The holiday home comes with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Arganil, like hiking. Guests can also warm themselves near outdoor fireplace after a day of fishing. The nearest airport is Viseu Airport, 79 km from Casa do Rio Alva.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Arganil
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  • Sydney
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The property was very.serene and with nature. We were visiting family and unfortunately didn’t get to enjoy and appreciate the setting.
  • David
    Ireland Ireland
    wonderful setting with a lovely terrace by the river.
  • Daniel
    Portugal Portugal
    Casa do Rio Alva is a refuge where you can relax and wash away all the stress of the world in your own private paradise. The house is well equipped, the setting is tranquil and the outdoor facilities and access to the Alva river are amazing. The...
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Luis Barroso

9.7
9.7
Host review score
Host review score

Luis Barroso
Casa do Rio Alva is a very special place with free access to Rio! Located in the village of Secarias in the heart of nature in central Portugal, 4 km from Vila de Arganil and 55 km from the city of Coimbra, Casa do Rio Alva has 3 bedrooms overlooking the river, a comfortable living room, a kitchen equipped with all the basic utensils, an outdoor wood oven, an outdoor barbecue, free parking, and several areas of gardens and terraces with private access to the river.
Languages spoken: English,Spanish,Portuguese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Casa do Rio Alva
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Private beach area
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    Fast free WiFi 441 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
    Kitchen
    • Children's high chair
    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bidet
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Cable channels
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Private entrance
    • Iron
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor fireplace
    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Sun terrace
    • Private beach area
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Food & Drink
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Beach
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    Outdoor & View
    • River view
    • Landmark view
    • Mountain view
    • Garden view
    • Lake view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Transport
    • Bicycle rental
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Spanish
    • Portuguese

    House rules

    Casa do Rio Alva takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:30 to 20:00

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    From 10:30 to 11:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 14 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    1 cot available upon request.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Pets

    Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Casa do Rio Alva in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    License number: 121088/AL

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Casa do Rio Alva

    • Casa do Rio Alva is 1.8 miles from the centre of Arganil. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Casa do Rio Alva can accommodate the following group size:

      • 6 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Casa do Rio Alva on this page.

    • The prices at Casa do Rio Alva may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Casa do Rio Alva offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Bicycle rental
      • Beach
      • Private beach area

    • Casa do Rio Alva has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 3 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Check-in at Casa do Rio Alva is from 15:30, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Yes, Casa do Rio Alva is popular with guests booking family stays.